Rand Paul, the newly elected
Republican nominee for Senate in Kentucky.

Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus
Rep. Barbara Lee said Rand's candidacy is "deeply troubling" for hinting
that private business should be allowed to exclude blacks.

Many Americans of all races through direct
non-violent action, lunch counter sit-ins and boycotts put their lives
on the line in the face of violent resistance," The Democrat said. "We
have come too far to allow these gains to be eroded. Rand Pauls
comments are inconsistent and based on his earlier remarks, there is
doubt about whether or not he is truly committed to preserving civil
rights legislation.

Paul, a Tea Party
supporter, said yesterday on the
Rachel Maddow show that he favors the
Civil Rights Act but has concerns about telling private businesses how
to handle race. Paul today tried to clarify those remarks
saying, "I
unequivocally state that I will not support any efforts to repeal the
Civil Rights Act of 1964."

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House Majority
Whip

James Clyburn
earlier today

said Paul needs to acknowledge that there were various sections
of Civil Rights Act
that were passed over several years, after 1964 to completely eradicate
discrimination.

"He is parsing his words," the Democrat told
MSNBC. "He is
saying things and sending signs that I hope the vast majority of the
people supporting him would reject.

Clyburn

also attacked where
Paul - who has said that he would not hold a membership to an organization
which discriminates - held his victory party.

Paul's victory party was held at the Bowling Green
Country Club, which was founded in the early 1900's.